Luck's in for Warriors comeback against the Cowboys

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NEW Zealand Warriors lock Micheal Luck played the 2011 NRL grand final with a broken wrist, but injuries have proved too big a hurdle for the gallant Queenslander this season.

The Gatton junior has played just two NRL games in 2012, but a successful comeback in the NSW Cup with Auckland Vulcans has earned him promotion for Saturday night's game against his former club North Queensland in Townsville.

Luck's return to the top grade gives him a chance to chalk up 150 NRL games with the Warriors, the club that gave him a chance when he was shown the door by the Cowboys. He has played 146 games to date.

Rookie centre Konrad Hurrell also returns from an ankle injury but the Warriors still have a long injury list, the latest casualties being five-eighth James Maloney (knee) and prop Ben Matulino (arm).

"Injuries are always a part of this competition and now it's up to others to make the most of the opportunity," coach Brian McClennan said.

The Warriors have to win their remaining four games and hope other results go their way to make the finals.

The Cowboys will wear their heritage jersey as part of "Old Boys" celebrations.